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"Apple v Samsung Foreman Gets More Things Wrong: This is in the believe it or not category, but the foreman in the Apple v Samsung trial is *still* talking about the verdict and why the jurors did what they did. And the more he talks, the worse it gets for that verdict." Groklaw 8:29 AM

"Why Apple Is Checking Out Wal-Mart: Imagine having to pay $12 million per second. This is what Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retailer, pays on a daily basis at its U.S. stores on cashier expenses. But now it's looking for ways to trim down on those expenses while improving arguably one of its chief weaknesses - the checkout process. To that end, it has called upon Apple to help revolutionize the way its customers shop and pay." TheStreet 8:40 AM

"Starry-Eyed Apple Watchers Await iPhone 5: The anticipated launch of the iPhone 5 has many Apple fans in wait-and-see mode, according to analysts. 'Not only are we seeing consumer sentiment around the 4S drop but we are also seeing lower buzz volume as well, a sure sign consumers are holding their breath,' John Feland, CEO and founder of Argus Insights, told MacNewsWorld." MacNewsWorld 9:36 AM

"Suddenly, today, my Mac Pro running 10.8.1 no longer allows me to move items to the trash. When I attempt it, I get a 'Finder wants to make changes' dialog box asking for a password. Entering the password deletes the file completely; it's not in the trash. If I log into my 'safe' account, the Finder deletes files as expected, so I've installed something in my main account that's acting up. Any ideas what it might be?" MacInTouch 10:16 AM

"Mountain Lion 10.8.1, on 3 machines' Mail will start the password request loop after 'x' amount of time. If I restart the computer, all is well again, for awhile. Examining Keychain Access, there are no Mail documents to 'correct' or examine. This is when I'm in the password loop. Mail will not save any preference changes I make. After a restart, when Mail is happy, Keychain Access shows all the proper Mail documents under 'Login'. If I do a 'First Aid' in KeyChain Access, all the Mail documents go away and if Mail was working properly, no password looping, it no longer is. If Mail was not working properly (password looping), the looping doesn't get fixed. I'm not sure if I'm looking for a sick Keychain Access and Mail or just a sick Mail." MacInTouch 10:16 AM

"iMovie 9.0.8: Addresses an issue related to third-party QuickTime components that could prevent iMovie from opening" Apple Support 3:34 PM

"Third of iPad owners want smaller slabs: Market watcher Strategy Analytics has been asking iPad owners about their desires for the platform and found that a third of them want a tablet with a different size screen." Register Hardware 8:31 AM

"Sources: Apple to be sole maker of Dock Connector Adapters" ["According to sources, the Dock Connector Adapters will sell for approximately $10 each or three for $29, with Apple-branded new USB cables selling for $19 each."] iLounge 11:07 AM

"Executive order would not allow 'meaningful leap' on cybersecurity: President Obama is being urged by members of Congress to bypass the legislative body after its failure to pass cybersecurity legislation over the summer." CSO 11:22 AM

"Home of the Future Still Years Away" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 10:08 AM